Articles from the March 30, 2022 edition


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  • Annual Walleyes Unlimited Banquet Saturday, April 2

    Mar 30, 2022

    The Walleyes Unlimited MonDak Chapter will be holding their annual banquet and membership drive April 2 at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney. This public event begins at 6 p.m. with tickets available at the door. The cost is $60 for a single ticket and $70 for a couple. The price includes a yearly membership and subscription to the Walleyes Unlimited "Fish Tales" magazine. The event will bring back the favorite activities from previous years including the ever-popular fish fry. The club...

  • Five Man Vocal Ensemble Veritas To Perform In Watford City April 8

    Jessie Veeder Scofield|Mar 30, 2022

    The Long X Arts Foundation's Watford City Area Concert Association continues the 2021-22 concert series with 5-man classical crossover vocal ensemble, Veritas performing on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Performing Arts Center. Composed of 3 tenors, 1 baritone and 1 bass, the group is becoming well known on the gospel circuit, but returning to backgrounds from opera, pop, rock and Broadway. In 2012, when tenors Jeff Anderson, Andrew Goodwin and Jordan Johnson, baritone...

  • Secretary Haaland Takes Action To Remove Derogatory Names From Federal Lands

    Mar 30, 2022

    Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has formally established a process to review and replace derogatory names of the nation's geographic features. She also declared "squaw" to be a derogatory term and ordered the Board on Geographic Names – the federal body tasked with naming geographic places – to implement procedures to remove the term from federal usage. "Racist terms have no place in our vernacular or on our federal lands. Our nation's lands and waters should be places to celebrate the...

  • Ronald "Ronnie" Peterson, 60, Sidney, MT

    Mar 30, 2022

    Funeral services for Ronald “Ronnie” Peterson, 60, Sidney, MT will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Sidney Church of Christ, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ronald passed away on March 25, 2022, in Mohall, ND....

  • Robert Leroy Herrick, 84, Sacramento, CA, formerly of Sidney, MT

    Mar 30, 2022

    Robert Leroy Herrick, 84, Sacramento, CA formerly of Sidney, MT, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022 at Sacramento, CA. He was born Oct. 23, 1938 in Sidney, MT to Maurice and Dorothy Butka Herrick. Robert (Bob) graduated high school from The Assumption Abbey, Richardson, ND, and attended Carroll College, Helena, MT. He then served a tour with the U.S. Army, stationed in Chicago, IL, area at a Nike Missile site as a missile system specialist, holding the rank of staff sergeant. He then resided in...

  • Meals In Minutes March 31, Sidney

    Carrie Krug|Mar 30, 2022

    Have you been wanting to get an electric pressure cooker, are afraid to use one, or have one and want to learn more? Join MSU Extension for an evening of learning about electric pressure cookers. Then enjoy some tasty foods that you will be making in an electric pressure cooker to enjoy with other class participants. Class will be on Thursday, March 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at MSU Extension Richland County Office Meeting Room, 1499 N Central Ave., Sidney. The cost for this class is $10 at the door, and scholarships are available upon request. Class...

  • Schedule For Missouri River Spring Public Meetings Set

    Mar 30, 2022

    Omaha, NE - Spring public meetings to discuss Missouri River Water Management operations and plans are scheduled for April 11-15. Spring public meetings provide a status of mountain snowpack, a runoff forecast for the year, and how operations during the runoff year will meet the authorized purposes for the Missouri River Mainstem System. The meeting dates are as follows: April 11: Fort Peck, MT; Bismarck, ND April 12: Fort Pierre, SD; Sioux City, IA April 13: Smithville, Mo.; Nebraska City, NE April 15: St. Louis, MO For those unable to...

  • Breakfast Fundraiser For Savage Fire Department

    Mar 30, 2022

    Sidney Moose Lodge held a Breakfast Fundraiser for the Savage Fire Department on Sunday, March 20. Sidney Moose Lodge presented the Savage Fire Department with checks in the amount of $750. Thank you to all community members that attended this fundraiser breakfast. Sidney Moose Lodge next "Heart of the Community" Fundraiser will be held on April 2 with a Picnic Dinner. Serving will be 5:30-7 p.m. All proceeds will be given to the Savage Band for their trip to play at Mount Rushmore in the Black...

  • Hardanger Classes In Sidney

    Jaymi Mozeak|Mar 30, 2022

    Monday, March 21, at 6 p.m. was the first beginner's Hardanger class of 2022 in Sidney. Lucy Lovec and Marilyn Halvorson lead it in Pella Lutheran Church's dining room. Eight different ladies from around the community joined them. They were each provided with a kit complete with all the materials they would need for the class except a pair of sharp-pointed scissors thanks to the Sons of Norway. This was the first class in which the attendees were introduced to and practiced the technique. They...

  • Stevenson Art Chosen For March Portfolio Magazine Cover

    Mar 30, 2022

    Trish Stevenson, Sidney, was recently honored to have her painting, "Regal Bovine" chosen for the cover of Portfolio Magazine, the official guide to Western Art Week. Western Art Week also includes the March in Montana Auction. A Western design show, Native American show and several other shows, are a major attraction in Great Falls every year. Every year artists are asked to provide a few images to be used in advertising for the "Out West Art Show". The magazine chooses from those images....

  • MSU/Richland County Extension Listening Session

    Carrie Krug - Josie Evenson - Marley Manoukian|Mar 30, 2022

    Montana State University Extension (MSUE) works to improve the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased, researched-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery, and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The main program areas of MSU Extension include 4-H/Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Development, and Agriculture and Natural Resources. County Extension progra...

  • Tobacco Is The Only Product Sold Today That Will Kill You When Used As Intended

    Jacklyn Damm|Mar 30, 2022

    The greed and deceit of cigarette manufacturers is hardly breaking news, but Richland County Tobacco Prevention Specialist Jacklyn Damm has recently been enlightening Middle School students with some of those very facts. Why this story now? With the Richland County Youth Risk Behavior Survey showing that 55% of High School students and 26% of Middle School students are currently vaping, it’s time to tell them the real truth behind Big Tobaccos marketing tactics and the ongoing deception that has led to them. Over 1,300 people die every day i...

  • Sidney Gymnastics Club Team Results, State In Bozeman, March 25-27

    Mar 30, 2022

    Level 3 Junior D Division Zoey Buske: Vault 8.700; Uneven Bars 7.250; Balance Beam 8.275; Floor Exercise 9.375, 6th; All Around 33.600; 9th overall Camryn Franck: Vault 8.950 5th; Uneven Bars 7.850; Balance Beam 8.375; Floor Exercise 9.150; All Around 34.325; 8th overall Level 3 Junior C Division Brynlee Deming: Vault 8.700, 5th T; Uneven Bars 7.675; Balance Beam 8.050; Floor Exercise 9.350, 6th; All Around 33.775; 8th overall Level 4 Child B Division Malia Larson: Vault 8.650, 4th T; Uneven...

  • A Sure Sign Of Spring: Girl Scout Cookie Booths

    Briana Rickman|Mar 30, 2022

    Billings, MT – March 25 - If you didn't have the opportunity to pre-order your Girl Scout Cookies-no worries! You can still purchase your favorites at Girl Scout Cookie Booths across Montana and Wyoming. From local grocery to large box stores, Girl Scout Troops will hold booth sales beginning Friday, March 25 through April 17. Customers can find exact locations, dates, and times in their area two ways: • Visit girlscoutcookies.org and enter their zip code • Download the official Girl Scout...

  • Create An Exotic Look Indoors

    Andrew Kuester|Mar 30, 2022

    With tropicals or indoor foliage becoming increasingly popular, people are looking for ways to create an exotic look indoors. In this article, I’ll share with you five tropical plants that can help create that exotic tropical look you’ve been hoping for. We’ll also go into the care of each of these various plant choices. Calathea Also known sometimes as “shadow plant”, “peacock plant” or “cathedral windows plant” are exotic-looking foliage from South America. Native to the forested jungles in that region, this foliage can tolerate very low...

  • James Family Completes New Farmhouse In Alexander

    Mar 30, 2022

    Kit and Tammy James, Alexander, are just completing their new farmhouse on the original James property southeast of Hwy.85. Kit and Tammy worked together for a year and a half to design their new home. The front entrance to the home features tile flooring and a wall designed by Afton Ray-Rossol, Sidney. Rossol also did custom painting in the basement and dining room. MacGrady Construction, Sidney, was the general contractor. Curtis and his crew worked diligently on every detail of this custom...

  • Amunrud's Under New Ownership

    Jaymi Mozeak|Mar 30, 2022
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    For over 50 years, Amunrud's has been a family-owned and operated RV Sales business on Highway 16, south of Sidney. Now, it is a part of the Anderson family life. Tyler Amunrud retired in 2022 and instead of passing it on to his children, as his parents had done, Tyler sold the business. Luckily, the right person had been right in front of him for 28 years. Mike Anderson started working for Tyler in 1994 and it is all he has ever known. For Anderson, the opportunity arose and he took it....

  • Hardscapes Plus Offers Several Services To Improve The Look Of Landscaping

    Anna Dragseth|Mar 30, 2022

    If you are looking to draw attention to your yard or building, Hardscapes Plus has you covered. The Williston-based business offers a variety of products and installation services that will make your commercial and residential projects pop. The business is located on 2504 4th Ave. W., Williston and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. They offer much more than just hardscaping services. They do stone masonry, commercial exteriors, home exteriors, retaining walls, patios, walkways,...

  • Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan Update Meeting April 20

    Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks|Mar 30, 2022

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold its annual update meeting on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan on Wednesday, April 20. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena and will update anglers and the public on population trends of principle game fish in the plan area. The Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan guides fisheries management for Canyon Ferry, Hauser and Holter reservoirs and the Missouri River from Toston to Canyon Ferry and...

  • Soil Sampling & Sidney Community Garden

    Marley Manoukian|Mar 30, 2022

    Soil sampling in your garden may be beneficial if standard fertilizer rates have left your plants unhealthy or under producing. A soil test allows you to determine the amount of nutrients currently in your garden and determine the correct amount of nutrients and fertilizer that are needed to support your plants. Soil samples should be a 6-inch-deep core from the soil surface. A spade or shovel may be used, but a soil probe or auger is the best option, as it allows for the same amount of soil to be collected from each depth. The MSU Richland...

  • Clean Williston Event Scheduled For April 23

    Caitlin Pallail|Mar 30, 2022

    Williston, ND – In celebration of Earth Day on April 22 and in preparation for Band Day on May 7, the City of Williston’s Spring Clean Williston event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, April 23. In the event of inclement weather, Clean Williston will be held on Saturday, April 30. This change will be announced on City of Williston social media and www.cityofwilliston.com. Paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Clean Williston is a tradition going back over 20 years and is held biannually in the spring and fall. “Clean Willi...

  • 5 Beauty And Style Tips For Staying Fresh This Spring

    Mar 30, 2022

    (BPT) - The sunshine and gentle breezes of spring inspire people of all ages to update their style so they look and feel their best. While fragrant flowers are blooming all around, the warmer weather can leave you feeling less than fresh. "Feeling fresh is a state of mind," said Dr. Maiysha Jones, Procter & Gamble Senior Scientist/ "Seasonal changes can impact how we feel, so with temperatures shifting and the extended daylight, you might start noticing differences in how fresh you feel. Fortunately, you can stay looking and smelling great...

  • Glenn H. Luchenburg, 64, Sidney, MT

    Mar 30, 2022

    Visitation for Glenn H. Luchenburg, 64, Sidney, MT will be 3-5 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Glen passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....

  • Upcoming Programs at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center

    State Historical Society of ND|Mar 30, 2022

    WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. April 3 Confluence History and Nature Lecture Series, 2 p.m. "Frontier Army Logistics" presented by Brandon Delvo. April 21 Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join other history buffs for a discussion of this month's book, "Sea of Glory" by Nathaniel Philbrick. April 16 Historical Sewing, Textiles, and Projects, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. A...

  • (Updated 3-31-22) Richland County COVID-19 Case Update

    Stephanie Ler|Mar 30, 2022

    The Richland County Health Department is providing the following COVID-19 case information (click here). This information reflects case counts between March 17th and March 30th, 2022. There has been one additional COVID-related death during this time period. A woman in her 60's has died of complications from COVID-19. The Health Department will provide updates as time allows....